James William Young

HUDSON FALLS – James William Young, 76, of 8^th Ave, went into the arms of the Lord, on Monday, September 8, 2014, at this home, with his family by his side.

Born on January 16, 1938, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late William Clarence and Eleanor (Caprood) Young.

James was a 1956 graduate of Hudson Falls High School.

Following his graduation, he served in the US Army from 1956 to 1962. James worked for General Electric Company in Hudson Falls and Fort Edward as a Leader Welder, until his retirement after 35 years of service.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, where he served as an usher, James was a member of the Arthur S. Kiffin, Knights of Columbus, in Hudson Falls, past President of the Olde Saratoga Seniors in Schuylerville and a member of the Wilton Senior Citizens.

James loved to try his luck at the casinos and he loved to play bingo, he worked bingo ant the K of C on Wednesday’s for many years. He loved to travel and go on cruises and fish and hunt. Most of all he loved watching his grandchildren play basketball.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Elizabeth (Robichaud) Young and his sister in law, Patricia Young.

James is survived by his fiancé and caregiver, Barbara VanNess of Hudson Falls; his son, Jamie Young and his wife, Nicole of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Austin, Makenzie and Jaxon; his brothers, Jack Young and his wife, Janice of South Glens Falls and Michael Young of Hudson Falls; his caregiver, whom he thought of as a sister, Lucy Welden; his sisters in law, Patricia Robichaud and Evelyn Robichaud; his friends and neighbors, Fay Pat and Billy, who was like a son to him; his two dogs Butterscotch and Dixie; his cat Sassy; friends and neighbors, to numerous to mention; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Wednesday, September 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 79 Glenwood Ave., 2^nd Floor, Queensbury, New York 12804, and Cornerstone Soup Kitchen, 293 ½ Main Street, Hudson Falls, New York 12839 or a charity of one’s choice.